Media Reported Fatal and Non-Fatal Shootings Monthly Summary June 2023 Indianapolis, Indiana.

Abstract

BACKGROUND As firearm violence continues to be a focus within media and public safety entities, the monthly trends noted will continue to direct discussions and preventative actions. OBJECTIVE Examine trending in type, time, location, and demographics of media reported fatal and non-fatal shooting incidents and victims in Indianapolis during June 2023. KEY FINDINGS Media reported shootings in June 2023 increased 25% over June 2022 and a 22% increase in the total number of victims. From May to June, a 31% increase in incidents and 36% increase in victims was noted. Non-fatal shootings made up 75% of media reported incidents in June while fatal shootings made up 25%. This is the lowest monthly percentage of fatalities reported in 2023. Based upon media reports, June 11, 2023 surpassed May 6th as the single day with the most shootings and shooting victims, with 11 victims involved in 8 incidents. Noted trends: A reported arrest was made or person of interest detained in 18% of shootings. Multiple victims were involved in 17% of shootings and 14% of victims arrived at the hospital on their own. A non-domestic dispute spurred 11% of shootings in June. The victim was targeted in 8% of incidents and the victim was attending a party in 7% of incidents.